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About the Virginia Dental Association Foundation

We are passionate about dental care and oral health because they profoundly affect the well-being and quality of life of individuals and communities. However, for many people, financial realities leave them with no hope of securing care. That is why our Foundation exists — to help underserved Virginians get the dental services they need. As the charitable and outreach arm of the Virginia Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association Foundation (VDAF) garners the resources of dental professionals and the community at large to offer programs that serve over 6,500 people annually.

Oral health influences all aspects of our lives -- overall health, appearance, and even employment. Studies repeatedly show that poor oral health and diseases of the mouth can lead to other serious concerns, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately, thousands of people experience pain, difficulty chewing, low self-esteem and other complications resulting from oral disease, simply because they lack resources to access dental care. Founded in 1996, the VDAF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides access to dental care for underserved Virginians. It accomplishes this mission through its three nationally-recognized programs -- Mission of Mercy, Donated Dental Services, and Give Kids A Smile.

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Tara Quinn

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804-523-2181

Executive Director

Barbara Rollins

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804-620-4032

Director of Logistics – Mission of Mercy

Donated Dental Services Program Coordinator – Southside, Component 3

Audra Y. Jones, DDS

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President, Board of Directors, Virginia Dental Association Foundation

D. Omar Watson, MD, DMD, FACS

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Vice President, Board of Directors, Virginia Dental Association Foundation

Wm. Graham Gardner, DDS

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Secretary, Board of Directors, Virginia Dental Association Foundation

Carla McMath, MBA, MHA

Bethany WolpinCarla McMath, MBA, MHA

Treasurer, Board of Directors, Virginia Dental Association Foundation

Charles Lee III

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Member-at-large, Board of Directors, Virginia Dental Association Foundation

Andrea Marafatsos, JD

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Board of Directors, Virginia Dental Association Foundation

Anne Rowe

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Vdaf Success Stories

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J.J.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

J.J. needed assistance with getting the dental services she needed to improve her oral and overall health. In July of 2014 she turned to DDS for help. We were able to match her with a volunteer dentist to complete a treatment plan and a few days before Thanksgiving, J.J.’s dentures were delivered! Truly a wonderful gift for J.J. and the volunteer dentist!


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